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Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2022 2:24 pm
by D Griff
Detroit wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 2:20 pm
D Griff wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 10:24 am
Well, seems all of the 'yota
in this area charge ADM -$5K or so. One said it is 'negotiable if I come in and discuss/order' but that sounds like a waste of my time.
It does seem like getting a GR86 in 3 months or so would be relatively easy. I may try the Raleigh, NC
listed here:
https://www.grcorollaforum.com/threads/ ... ships.168/
Remember that Toyota doesn't do orders. "Placing an order" is
and likely a cash grab from the dealer to get a deposit on a car they'll get anyway. The best way is to find an MSRP dealer and "build a relationshit"
with someone there to keep an eye out for incoming inventory to put your name on somehow. I told my
to let me know if they get ANYTHING with a manual transmission allocated that I could snag. He texts me every week "nothing yet, still keeping an eye out".
This is kinda where I'm thinking maybe the BR-Z is better. I'd get a 2023, get it sooner, get exactly what I want at MSRP with no
accessories or markup.
I do like the duck bill spoiler
there is any other appreciable difference.
Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2022 3:51 pm
by ChrisoftheNorth
D Griff wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 2:24 pm
Detroit wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 2:20 pm
Remember that Toyota doesn't do orders. "Placing an order" is
and likely a cash grab from the dealer to get a deposit on a car they'll get anyway. The best way is to find an MSRP dealer and "build a relationshit"
with someone there to keep an eye out for incoming inventory to put your name on somehow. I told my
to let me know if they get ANYTHING with a manual transmission allocated that I could snag. He texts me every week "nothing yet, still keeping an eye out".
This is kinda where I'm thinking maybe the BR-Z is better. I'd get a 2023, get it sooner, get exactly what I want at MSRP with no
accessories or markup.
I do like the duck bill spoiler
there is any other appreciable difference.
Since they're made at the same plant, it's very possible you can't order a BRZ either. They also make less of them, so finding a dealer willing to sell at MSRP might be quite the challenge.
Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2022 3:57 pm
by D Griff
Detroit wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 3:51 pm
D Griff wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 2:24 pm
This is kinda where I'm thinking maybe the BR-Z is better. I'd get a 2023, get it sooner, get exactly what I want at MSRP with no
accessories or markup.
I do like the duck bill spoiler
there is any other appreciable difference.
Since they're made at the same plant, it's very possible you can't order a BRZ either. They also make less of them, so finding a dealer willing to sell at MSRP might be quite the challenge.
I have the quote in hand... talked to the sales guy and he was super chill, said I can put down a deposit for the order and would receive in October.
And yes,
, you're reading that right, I'm down to pay an extra four bills for a compass.
Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2022 3:57 pm
by D Griff
Oh it isn't itemized... but the compass is included.
Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2022 4:01 pm
by wap
D Griff wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 3:57 pm
Detroit wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 3:51 pm
Since they're made at the same plant, it's very possible you can't order a BRZ either. They also make less of them, so finding a dealer willing to sell at MSRP might be quite the challenge.
I have the quote in hand... talked to the sales guy and he was super chill, said I can put down a deposit for the order and would receive in October.
And yes,
, you're reading that right, I'm down to pay an extra four bills for a compass.
Don't see where it says that,
Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2022 4:01 pm
by wap
D Griff wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 3:57 pm
Oh it isn't itemized... but the compass is included.
Oh.
Worth it, doe.
How much is the compass?
Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2022 4:06 pm
by ChrisoftheNorth
D Griff wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 3:57 pm
Detroit wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 3:51 pm
Since they're made at the same plant, it's very possible you can't order a BRZ either. They also make less of them, so finding a dealer willing to sell at MSRP might be quite the challenge.
I have the quote in hand... talked to the sales guy and he was super chill, said I can put down a deposit for the order and would receive in October.
And yes,
, you're reading that right, I'm down to pay an extra four bills for a compass.
Oh shit. That's the way IMO. Waiting endlessly for a Toyota allocation that may or may not come and have what you want is frustrating.
I'd have to get a WRB one
Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2022 4:15 pm
by D Griff
Detroit wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 4:06 pm
D Griff wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 3:57 pm
I have the quote in hand... talked to the sales guy and he was super chill, said I can put down a deposit for the order and would receive in October.
And yes,
, you're reading that right, I'm down to pay an extra four bills for a compass.
Oh shit. That's the way IMO. Waiting endlessly for a Toyota allocation that may or may not come and have what you want is frustrating.
I'd have to get a WRB one
Yeah the color is a tough call... but I really love it in red. I feel like blue will be the most popular on both cars as well, red might be a bit more unique.
I will chat with
about it tonight, may pull the trigger.
Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2022 4:16 pm
by D Griff
wap wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 4:01 pm
D Griff wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 3:57 pm
Oh it isn't itemized... but the compass is included.
Oh.
Worth it, doe.
How much is the compass?
$403... also adds Homelink and auto dimming.
Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2022 4:18 pm
by wap
D Griff wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 4:16 pm
wap wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 4:01 pm
Oh.
Worth it, doe.
How much is the compass?
$403... also adds Homelink and auto dimming.
Worth it. I
about homelink but a compass + auto dimming is worth 4 hundo.
Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2022 4:59 pm
by ChrisoftheNorth
wap wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 4:18 pm
D Griff wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 4:16 pm
$403... also adds Homelink and auto dimming.
Worth it. I
about homelink but a compass + auto dimming is worth 4 hundo.
Do you not have a garage door opener? I love Homelink, probably the most used feature in my 4R TBH.
Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2022 5:01 pm
by ChrisoftheNorth
D Griff wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 4:15 pm
Detroit wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 4:06 pm
Oh shit. That's the way IMO. Waiting endlessly for a Toyota allocation that may or may not come and have what you want is frustrating.
I'd have to get a WRB one
Yeah the color is a tough call... but I really love it in red. I feel like blue will be the most popular on both cars as well, red might be a bit more unique.
I will chat with
about it tonight, may pull the trigger.
Looks good in red for sure, I've actually seen one and
it. But there's something about these things in blue
Though, I really want the Whorange special edition one, but there's zero chance of actually finding one so it's basically vaporware.
Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2022 5:11 pm
by Desertbreh
I'm with Griff on the Red. Ron, do you open your garage door with a clip-on like a peasant?
Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2022 5:13 pm
by max225
wap wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 4:18 pm
D Griff wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 4:16 pm
$403... also adds Homelink and auto dimming.
Worth it. I
about homelink but a compass + auto dimming is worth 4 hundo.
staying true to form.
Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2022 5:20 pm
by D Griff
max225 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 5:13 pm
wap wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 4:18 pm
Worth it. I
about homelink but a compass + auto dimming is worth 4 hundo.
staying true to form.
I'm hoping if I get the Homelink I'll one day have the opportunity to use it.
Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2022 5:42 pm
by ChrisoftheNorth
D Griff wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 5:20 pm
max225 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 5:13 pm
staying true to form.
I'm hoping if I get the Homelink I'll one day have the opportunity to use it.
It's just a rear view mirror upgrade, so all the stuff comes together.
Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2022 5:51 pm
by D Griff
Detroit wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 5:42 pm
D Griff wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 5:20 pm
I'm hoping if I get the Homelink I'll one day have the opportunity to use it.
It's just a rear view mirror upgrade, so all the stuff comes together.
Oh, I know, I'm just hoping to one day actually have a garage. Maybe.
Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2022 6:12 pm
by coogles
D Griff wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 3:57 pm
Detroit wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 3:51 pm
Since they're made at the same plant, it's very possible you can't order a BRZ either. They also make less of them, so finding a dealer willing to sell at MSRP might be quite the challenge.
I have the quote in hand... talked to the sales guy and he was super chill, said I can put down a deposit for the order and would receive in October.
And yes,
, you're reading that right, I'm down to pay an extra four bills for a compass.
Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2022 6:18 pm
by max225
D Griff wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 3:57 pm
Detroit wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 3:51 pm
Since they're made at the same plant, it's very possible you can't order a BRZ either. They also make less of them, so finding a dealer willing to sell at MSRP might be quite the challenge.
I have the quote in hand... talked to the sales guy and he was super chill, said I can put down a deposit for the order and would receive in October.
And yes,
, you're reading that right, I'm down to pay an extra four bills for a compass.
Took all of 1/2 a day I don't understand the
's paying MARKUP. Also
of your tax but that DOC FEE is pure rape. I encountered this outside of cali... we're at $80 mandated by the state for that.
Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2022 7:50 pm
by wap
Detroit wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 4:59 pmO
wap wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 4:18 pm
Worth it. I
about homelink but a compass + auto dimming is worth 4 hundo.
Do you not have a garage door opener? I love Homelink, probably the most used feature in my 4R TBH.
Of course I do. It's clipped to my passenger visor. I push the button and the garage door opens. How is homelink zomg better?
Legit question.
Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2022 7:54 pm
by Desertbreh
wap wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 7:50 pm
Detroit wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 4:59 pmO
Do you not have a garage door opener? I love Homelink, probably the most used feature in my 4R TBH.
Of course I do. It's clipped to my passenger visor. I push the button and the garage door opens. How is homelink zomg better?
Legit question.
You don't mar your visor with your old ass man garage door opener and instead you command your home from a fully integrated technological solution.
Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2022 7:55 pm
by wap
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 5:11 pm
I'm with Griff on the Red. Ron, do you open your garage door with a clip-on like a peasant?
Fuckin' A. So?
Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2022 7:55 pm
by ChrisoftheNorth
wap wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 7:50 pm
Detroit wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 4:59 pmO
Do you not have a garage door opener? I love Homelink, probably the most used feature in my 4R TBH.
Of course I do. It's clipped to my passenger visor. I push the button and the garage door opens. How is homelink zomg better?
Legit question.
You don't have that stupid thing hanging from the visor destroying it, plus you never have to change batteries. Our house didn't come with an opener, so I bought the cheapest compatible one just to program homelink in the vehicles. I leave the opener for the house sitter, that's all it gets used for.
Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2022 7:55 pm
by wap
max225 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 5:13 pm
wap wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 4:18 pm
Worth it. I
about homelink but a compass + auto dimming is worth 4 hundo.
staying true to form.
Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2022 7:57 pm
by Desertbreh
To be fair the homelink in the MBZ does not work and I have not filed a disability claim from the stress caused by my visor clip opener nor its effect upon the visor.